Author Episodes

Join hosts Shannon and Ann on Travel Time Stories with Shannon as they dive into the vibrant and unpredictable world of Southeast Asia with special guest Melissa Rodway. Melissa, author of 'The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao' and host of Fly Travel Radio, shares captivating stories from her 2010 trip through Southeast Asia and China, blending backpacking with luxury travel. Discover the challenges, unforgettable characters, and profound life lessons she enc...

Join Shannon and co-host Ann on this episode of Travel Time Stories as they sit down with author and Marine Corps veteran Tony Scott. Tony shares his multifaceted journey from Cleveland, Ohio, to becoming an attorney, public speaker, and writer. Discover his insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of authenticity, and code-switching.

⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussions of grief and loss. Please take care of yourself while listening. Grief doesn’t come with a timeline — and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, Shannon and Ann sit down with Lisa Rites, certified grief educator and author, for an honest, compassionate conversation about the many forms grief can take — including loss, divorce, and life transitions that don’t always get acknowledged. Toge...

What happens when you follow curiosity — on the road and on the page? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, Shannon and Ann sit down with author Teri M. Brown to talk about adventure, storytelling, and the courage it takes to dream big — even when the road is long. Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat and now calling the North Carolina coast home, Teri has lived a life shaped by movement and curiosity. In 2020, she and her husband rode a tandem bicycle across the Unit...

What happens when travel stops being an escape — and becomes a mirror? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, Shannon and Ann sit down with Kristen Crabtree, author and transformation guide, to talk about freedom, identity, and the inner journeys that shape our lives. From 2016 to 2020, Kristen traveled full-time across the U.S. and Canada in an RV — seeking freedom, clarity, and a deeper understanding of herself. Along the way, she discovered a truth many of us learn the ...

What if the very traits you’ve questioned about yourself are actually your greatest strengths? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, we sit down with Marita Tedder — author, speaker, and personality expert — to explore The Personalities and how understanding them can transform the way we see ourselves and others. Growing up alongside her mother, renowned author Florence Littauer, Marita has spent over 50 years helping people understand the why behind their behaviors. This co...

Brownies… for breakfast? It sounds too good to be true—but today’s guest says it’s not only possible… it might actually be better for you. In this fun, insightful, and surprisingly practical episode of Travel Time Stories, Shannon and Ann sit down with Lynne Bowman—aka the Glam Grandma—author of the bestselling cookbook Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and Those Who Love Them. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Lynne completely rethought the way she approached f...